On the evening of April 26, 2026, gunfire was reported on the 2700 block of Shipley Terrace in Southeast Washington, D.C. At about 5:19 p.m., officers found 23-year-old Devon Edwards unconscious with apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported Edwards to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Metropolitan Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and is actively investigating. Authorities have not released any information about suspects or arrests, and a reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Devon Edwards in the hours before the incident, please contact investigators.